Guide to Transferring SMS and Call History Between Flip Phones
Transferring your SMS and call history from one flip phone to another can be accomplished with the following steps. Please follow the instructions carefully.
Step 1: Install the Backup Application
- Download and Install the Backup App
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Install this application on the phone from which you wish to transfer messages and call history.
Step 2: Create a Backup
- Open the app on your source phone.
- Select the Backup option.
- Choose the items you wish to back up: Messages and Call History.
- Once the backup is complete, you will find a new folder labeled SMS Backup Restore on your phone containing two XML files: Calls Backup.xml and SMS Backup.xml.
Step 3: Transfer the Backup Files
- Transfer the two XML files to the destination phone (the phone where you want to restore the messages and call history).
Step 4: Install the Restore Application
- Download and Install the Restore App
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Install this application on the destination phone. While both apps may appear similar, the restore app is optimized for restoring data, making it more effective for this purpose.
Step 5: Restore the Data
- Navigate to the transferred call history XML file (Calls Backup.xml) and select it. This should automatically open the SMS Backup Restore app and prompt you to restore your call history. No additional permissions are required for this step.
- Next, select the SMS XML file (SMS Backup.xml). You may be prompted to set the SMS Backup Restore app as the default SMS application. If prompted, simply select OK to proceed.
Troubleshooting
- If you encounter an error when setting the app as default:
You can run the following ADB command to set the SMS Backup Restore app as the default SMS application:
adb shell settings put secure sms_default_application com.android.cts.riteshsahu.SMSBackupRestore
After executing this command, you should be able to continue with the restoration process.
- Uninstalling the App:
If you used the ADB command to set the app as default, everything will revert to normal once you uninstall the SMS Backup Restore app.
Same applies if you did it normally.
By following these steps, you should successfully transfer your SMS and call history from one flip phone to another. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Important. Do not exit the app during the restoration process